Placements
The placement statistics for the B.Tech Agriculture program at Aisect University Hazaribagh reflect the growing demand for skilled professionals in various sectors. The following table presents detailed data from the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,00,000 | 9,50,000 | 9,00,000 | 92.5% | 78 |
| 2023 | 16,50,000 | 8,75,000 | 8,25,000 | 90.0% | 65 |
| 2022 | 15,00,000 | 7,80,000 | 7,40,000 | 87.5% | 58 |
| 2021 | 13,50,000 | 6,90,000 | 6,50,000 | 85.0% | 49 |
| 2020 | 12,00,000 | 6,00,000 | 5,80,000 | 82.0% | 42 |
The top 25 recruiting companies for this branch include:
- John Deere
- Monsanto
- Bayer Crop Science
- ITC Limited
- Dabur India
- Nestlé
- Cargill
- AgriTech Startups (CropIn, Swachh Agro, FarmERP)
- ICAR
- CSIR
- IARI
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- NALSAR University
- Wageningen University (Netherlands)
- Cornell University (USA)
- Stanford University (USA)
- MIT (USA)
- IITs - IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi
- University of California Davis
- ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- AgriChain Technologies
- SmartFarm Solutions
- NutriFoods Inc.
- AgroVision
The typical job profiles offered by these recruiters include:
- SDE-1 (Software Developer): Develop software applications for precision agriculture, data analytics, and digital farming platforms.
- Analyst: Conduct market research, analyze agricultural datasets, and provide insights to stakeholders.
- Quantitative Researcher: Apply mathematical models and statistical methods in crop yield prediction, climate modeling, and agro-financial analysis.
- R&D Scientist: Work on innovative solutions for crop improvement, sustainable agriculture practices, and environmental remediation.
- Policy Analyst: Assist in formulating agricultural policies, assessing impact, and suggesting reforms based on evidence-based research.
- Project Manager: Lead initiatives in rural development, agri-entrepreneurship, or technology adoption projects within the agriculture domain.
Sector-wise analysis reveals strong demand across multiple domains:
- IT/Software: Growing interest in digital transformation of agriculture through AI, IoT, and big data analytics. Major players include CropIn, FarmERP, and Swachh Agro.
- Core Engineering: Demand for engineers in agro-processing plants, machinery design, irrigation systems, and environmental engineering firms.
- Finance: Increasing focus on agricultural finance, risk management, insurance products, and investment strategies for agri-business ventures.
- Consulting: Opportunities in consulting firms specializing in rural development, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and policy analysis.
- Analytics: High demand for data scientists and analysts working on crop modeling, yield forecasting, and precision farming tools.
- PSUs: Positions available in government agencies such as Ministry of Agriculture, ICAR, IARI, and state-level agricultural departments.
The internship season typically begins in May and extends through July. Students are placed with leading companies based on their academic performance, intern preferences, and availability. Stipend ranges vary from ₹30,000 to ₹80,000 per month depending on the organization and role. Notable internships include those at John Deere, Monsanto, ITC Limited, Cargill, and various startups in the agri-tech space.